Plan a School Visit
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School programs at the National Building Museum inspire students to examine the buildings, places, and structures around them. During these hands-on programs, which meet national standards of learning and integrate STEM themes, students use the design process. Students identify problems, investigate, and use their creativity to imagine solutions. They construct plans or models to test out ideas and think critically as they evaluate their final products. By becoming city planners, designers, engineers, and building detectives during the programs, students begin to understand that their decisions can have a positive impact on the world around them.
Programs are are 1.5 or 2 hours long and are offered at 10:00 or 10:30 am and at 12:30 pm Monday-Friday. Programs will be offered September 24, 2012 through June 14, 2013, except for federal holidays. Since morning programs (10:00 or 10:30 am start) fill up quickly, consider scheduling a program in the afternoon (12:30 pm start).
We have reached capacity for our special year-end free program offer for DCPS Title I Schools. Program fees will not be waived for any additional schools. Thank you.
Exhibitions Admission
Two of our school programs (My House, My Home and Architecture 101) include a visit to one of the Museum's exhibitions. New for 2012-2013, your school program fee now includes complimentary access to the Museum’s exhibitions immediately before or after your program. Consider extending your trip with a visit to House & Home, PLAY WORK BUILD, or our other exhibitions. If you are not interested in participating in a school program and would just like to visit the Museum's exhibitions, admission is $5 for students 3 years old and up and $8 for adults. Tickets are not required to enter the Museum's Great Hall. Visit go.nbm.org/schooltickets for more details.
Opportunities for Everyone
The Museum welcomes all students and schools to participate in its programs.
Individual homeschool students may sign up for programs during one of our Homeschool Days.
The Museum strives to provide accessible school programs that are appropriate for students with varying abilities or special needs. Our programs are hands-on and can be adapted to complement a variety of learning styles. Please tell us about your students’ special needs, whether physical or academic, in the comments section when you register so we can provide the best program possible. The Museum has a wheelchair-accessible entrance on G Street.
